Press Release

03/16/2007 9:59 AM ET

Statement From MLBPA Executive Director, Donald M. Fehr

Fehr comments on the Passing of Bowie Kuhn

MLBPA Press Release

New York, NY, Tuesday, March 16, 2007  Donald M. Fehr, executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, today issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Major League Baseball Commissioner, Bowie Kuhn.

I was saddened to learn late this afternoon of former Commissioner Kuhns passing. A lifelong fan of baseball, Bowie dedicated many of his best years to the game.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kuhn family and his many friends.